Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform a Young Life

Sanctuary Personnel; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, stable and nurturing home for a child or sibling group leaving residential care. You will offer routine, support, and continuity, helping them develop emotionally and socially while working closely with social workers and therapists.

The role includes specialist training, supervision, and access to peer networks, with a substantial retainer and weekly child-related allowances as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over with no upper age limit
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Full-time care for a child or children in your home (at least one carer full-time if a couple)
• Spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fostering
• Experience helping children, young people, or adults, especially those with complex needs or challenging behaviours

Responsibilities

• Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential care
• Provide stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing home
• Support the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social development
• Work closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Keep clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care
• Help children maintain family relationships through Family Time

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, stable and nurturing home for a child or sibling group leaving residential care. You will offer routine, support, and continuity, helping them develop emotionally and socially while working closely with social workers and therapists.

The role includes specialist training, supervision, and access to peer networks, with a substantial retainer and weekly child-related allowances as part of the package.